Robotics could be the solution to keeping the Forth Road Bridge open
Robotics may be used to helpclear ice from the Queensferry Crossing to ensure it remains open as plans are made for the Forth Road Bridge to be used in emergencies. Graeme Dey, Minister for Transport, said a number of possible solutions are being looked at to ensure the £1.35 billion bridge is not forced to close in […]
Scottish Government confirms its commitment to walking,wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys
Transport Scotland’s new Transport Minister Graeme Dey has confirms the Scottish Government’s commitment to walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys. During a speech made during Bike Week, Mr Dey confirmed that over £1.2 million is being provided to build on the increases Scotland has seen in cycling over the last year. Transport Scotland has […]
A9 Dualling project makes progress as new junction and overbridge comes into operation
The A9 Dualling Luncarty to Pass of Birnam project in Scotland has achieved a significant milestone, as the new Stanley/Tullybelton Junction and overbridge comes into operation for the first time, as part of a new traffic management layout implemented from early June. The new junction, the largest structure of the project, has been under construction […]
Atkins and Mott Macdonald among the winners on Scottish trunk roads framework
Atkins, Mott MacDonald and Jacobs have all been awarded several contracts by Transport Scotland as part of the trunk roads framework. The consultants were awarded the work through Transport Scotland’s Asset management framework, including work that covers updating manuals through to road asset management plans and training courses. Atkins won five seperate contracts, Jacobs three […]
Transport Scotland seeks express of interest to develop preferred option for Rest and Be Thankful
Transport Scotland is on the search for interested parties for the work to develop the preferred option for the relocation of the Rest and Be Thankful on the A83, which has suffered a number of landslides in recent years. Last month, Transport Scotland published its route proposals with it announcing the Glen Croe corridor Option […]
Over £40 million for zero emission buses in Scotland
The Scottish Government has awarded £40.5 million through a second round of the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme (SULEBS). This is the largest investment yet through the SULEBS programme, and will support operators in replacing 215 old diesel buses with new battery-electric models. This is a substantial increase on the 57 buses supported through the […]
£7 million for zero emission mobility innovation in Scotland
The Scottish Government is to invest £7 million to support zero emission mobility across two new innovation projects. The LOCATE facility, which will be based at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) site in Dundee, will shortly receive £4 million to support heavy duty vehicle platform testing and innovation, particularly around hydrogen fuel cell and […]
£1.79 million allocated from the Scottish Government active travel budget to support 173 organisations across the country
Transport Scotland has allocated over £1.79 million for cycling projects across the country. Delivered through Cycling Scotland’s Cycling Friendly programme – 148 employers, community groups, campuses and schools will benefit from funding of over £1,464,000. A further £234,622 was awarded to 13 registered social housing providers and £96,380 was awarded through the Cycling Friendly NHS […]
Four more A9 dualling schemes given approval
Scottish Ministers have given the go-ahead to completing the statutory procedures for four more schemes on the A9 Dualling Perth to Inverness. The work to prepare Made Orders for these four schemes totalling over 35 km is well underway with publication expected over the coming months. We also expect Public Local Inquiry Reports to be […]
Transport Scotland starts the search for bidders for A9 dualling programme
Transport Scotland has started the search for companies that would be willing to bid for work on its £115 million Highland A9 Dualling section project. It has started process with the publication of a Prior Information Notice today and it is expected that the contract will be awarded in the second half of 2022. Meanwhile, […]